MATH 122A – Functions for Calculus

Class Meetings: January 11 – February 3, 2017

  • Course Webpages: access to course content information and materials, for general information and additional resources.
  • Text: Chapter 1 of Calculus Single Variable, 6th ed. by Hughes-Hallett et al. Published by Wiley. This chapter is available free of charge for all students registered in Math 122A and is posted as a pdf in D2L (Getting Started module).
  • Calculators: A graphing calculator is an important tool that will be used in this course. We recommend any model in the TI-83 or TI-84 series. Models that can perform symbolic calculations (also known as CAS) are NOT allowed on the final exam. CAS models include (but are not limited to) the TI-89, TI NSpire CAS, HP 50g, and Casio Classpad 330. Students are not allowed to share calculators during the final exam.
  • Attendance: Daily attendance is expected from every student. Students who miss the first class meeting may be administratively dropped unless they have made other arrangements.
  • The UA’s policy concerning Class Attendance, Participation, and Administrative Drops is available at:
  • The UA’s policy regarding absences for any sincerely held religious belief, observance or practice will be accommodated where reasonable. See:
  • Absences pre-approved by the UA Dean of Students (or Dean Designee) will be honored. See:
  • Classroom Behavior: To foster a positive learning environment, students and instructors have a shared responsibility. We want a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where all of us feel comfortable with each other and where we can challenge ourselves to succeed. To that end, our focus is on the tasks at hand and not on extraneous activities (texting, chatting, reading a newspaper, making phone calls, web surfing). Your instructor may provide additional requirements.
  • Communication: Important information about the course will be sent periodically to your UA email address from the Math 122A Course Coordinator. It is essential that you check your UA email in addition to visiting the Math 122A D2L site. Your instructor will provide information about his/her preferred mode of communication.
  • Homework: (50 points) A computer grading program called WebAssign will be used for homework problems assigned from the text. WebAssign access to Math 122A assignments is free of charge for all students registered in Math 122A.To access your class WebAssign account, carefully follow the instructions outlined in the Getting Started module in D2L.

Additional work such as written homework, worksheets, or quizzes will also be given. Your instructor will provide specific information.

A final homework score based on 50 possible points will be assigned.Fifteen common assignments in WebAssignwill contribute to 80% and section specific work assigned by your instructor will contribute to 20%.

  • Academic Integrity: Students are responsible to inform themselves of University policies regarding the Code of Academic Integrity. Students found to be in violation of the Code are subject to penalties ranging from a loss of credit for work involved to a grade of E in the course, and risk possible suspension or probation. The Code of Academic Integrity will be enforced in all areas of the course, including, but not limited to, homework, quizzes, and tests. For more information about the Code of Academic Integrity policies and procedures, including information about your rights and responsibilities as a student, see the following website:
  • Final Exam: (200 points) The final exam is a common department exam. It is scheduled for Friday, February 3 from 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm. A study guide is postedin D2L and at information about the exam, including exam rooms will be announced later. An on-line form to request an alternate time due to an acceptable time conflict (such as a University excused event) will be available in D2L after the second week of class. An email from the course coordinator will be sent to notify you when the form becomes available.

Your continued registration into Math 122B or administrative switch into Math 120R is determined by the course grade you have earned as of February 3. However, your final course grade for Math 122A will not be posted in your record in UAccess until the end of the semester. Students who do not withdraw from Math 122A will have the option of retaking another final exam on April 21, (time TBA) in order to improve their Math 122A grade. Note: Your homework score cannot be improved, but the higher of the two final exam attempts will be used in computing your final course grade.

  • Grades: Course grades are determined by a percentage of the total possible points in the course (250 points). A: 100-90% B: 89-80% C: 79-70% D: 69-60% E: 59-0%.

A grade of C or higher is needed to continue registration in Math 122B, First Semester Calculus. If you do not receive a grade of C or better, you will be administratively switched out of Math 122B and into a Math 120R class. Grades and course assignments for Math 122B/120R will be posted in D2L. An email from the course coordinator will be sent to notify you when the grades are posted. It is your responsibility to check your grades and your class schedule. The first day of Math 122B and 120R is Monday, February 6.

In order for the Mathematics Department to accommodate all students moving into Math 122B and Math 120R, the time or section of your originally scheduled Math 122B class may change. If you are administratively switched to Math 120R, there is no guarantee that the time your section meets will be the same as your originally scheduled Math 122A or Math 122B. There is also no guarantee that the instructor of your originally scheduled Math 122B or Math 120R will be the same.

  • Withdrawing from the course: Must be made in accordance with University policy You may drop the class without a W through January 25 using UAccess. The class will appear on your UAccess record, but will not appear on your transcript. You may withdraw with a W through March 28 using UAccess. The University allows withdrawals through April 18, but only with the Dean’s approval. Late withdraws are dealt with on a case by case basis, and requests for late withdraw without a valid reason may or may not be honored. If you withdraw from Math 122A prior to the start of Math 122B, you will be administratively removed from Math 122B.
  • Incompletes: Must be made in accordance with University policies, which are available at receiving an incomplete will be dropped from Math 122B.
  • Accessibility and Accommodations: Our goal in this classroom is that learning experiences be as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience physical or academic barriers based on disability, please let me know immediately so that we can discuss options. You are also welcome to contact the Disability Resource Center (520-621-3268) to establish reasonable accommodations. For additional information on the Disability Resource Center and reasonable accommodations, please visit If you have reasonable accommodations, please plan to meet with me by appointment or during office hours to discuss accommodations and how my course requirements and activities may impact your ability to fully participate. Please be aware that the accessible table and chairs in this room should remain available for students who find that standard classroom seating is not usable.
  • University PoliciesRegarding Code of Conduct:
  • The UA Threatening Behavior by Students Policy prohibits threats of physical harm to any member of the University community, including to oneself. See
  • Students are encouraged to share intellectual views and discuss freely the principles and applications of course materials. However, graded work/exercises must be the product of independent effort unless otherwise instructed. Students are expected to adhere to the UA Code of Academic Integrity as described in the UA General Catalog. See:
  • The University is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination; see